New farm bill provides higher returns for conservation
JIMMY SETTLE •
Leaf Chronicle
The 2008 Farm Bill enacted by Congress is resulting in changes that offer a higher cost of return to Tennessee farmers and landowners, officials announced.
Under the new Farm Bill, the rates for entering into the Wetland Reserve Program have climbed substantially. WRP is a voluntary program offering landowners the opportunity to protect, restore and enhance wetlands on their property.
“If you have previously considered enrolling your land in WRP, I encourage you to give it a second look,” said State Conservationist Kevin Brown. “Rates are currently being set for every county in Tennessee, and they are significantly higher than they were just a few weeks ago.”
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